Professional Boxing and Combat Sports
The Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board is responsible for:
- licensing promoters, trainers, referees, judges and matchmakers.
- registering contestants.
- issuing permits to licensed promoters for boxing, kickboxing and other combat sports promotions.
In order to apply for a licence, registration or permit, the appropriate forms need to be completed:
- Application for Registration as a Professional Contestant (Word 47 kb)
- Certificate of Fitness (Word 28 kb)
- Blood Testing Certificate (Word 31 kb)
- Application for a Licence to Act as a Trainer, Match-maker, Referee or Judge (Word 32 kb)
- Application for a Licence to Act as a Promoter (Word 30 kb)
- Application for a Promotion Permit (Word 42 kb)
The Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board began operating in July 1997 following an amendment to the Professional Boxing Control Act 1985, which repealed the Martial Arts Control Act 1986. The Board replaced both the Professional Boxing Control Board and the Martial Arts Board.
The objectives of the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985 are:
- to control professional boxing and combat sports
- to reduce the risk of malpractice
- to promote safety
The Act also provides that the Board can advise the Minister on all matters relating to professional contests.
The Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs has made a determination under section 5 of the Act in relation to cage fighting.
Cage Fighting Determination (PDF 24 kb) or (Word 32 kb)
Web Site Updates
DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the
department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities
(DVC) as changes are being made.
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